When the Weather Is Bad

Vrchlabí in fog

What can you do when you are caught out by bad weather, or just don’t want to go outside into the cold? Whether it’s too cold, too hot or rainy, take shelter. There are plenty of opportunities indoors. Just make your choice, or visit the Information Centre in the townhall, we’ll be glad to help you.

New Krkonose Museum

Krkonose Museum

The new visitor centre follows up on the popular past exhibitions called Stone and Life and Man and the Mountains, in the Augustinian Monastery. The National Park Administration has created a new exhibition in the Krkonose Museum which documents the story of the Krkonose, reflecting both its unique nature and the coexistence of man and nature.

To the museum

Four Historical Houses – See the Museum or an Exhibition

Four Historical Houses

Four gabled houses opposite the church of St. Lawrence present the town’s history and life in the Krkonose Mountains. They also feature a children’s corner where the children will not only be entertained but also learn what’s special in the Krkonose’s history. There is also a short-term exhibition on the Christmas topic.

Go to the Krkonose Museum

The Modern Aqua Centrum and Indoor Pool

Aqacentrum Vrchlabí

Four gabled houses opposite the church of St. Lawrence present the town’s history and life in the Krkonose Mountains. They also feature a children’s corner where the children will not only be entertained but also learn what’s special in the Krkonose’s history. There is also a short-term exhibition on the Christmas topic.The pleasant location of the new Aqua Centrum, offering a nice view of the wooden pier and angler’s cabin, is the right place to relax after a chilly day or a trip. Everybody will find their own attraction here, be it the swimming pool with four lanes, wading pool, whirlpool, water slides, wild river or the steam cabin.

More information

Winter indoor stadium

Winter indoor stadium

In the indoor hockey arena, you and your kids can make the most of the time for public skating, mostly on weekends and holidays. Or come and enjoy a hockey match of the 2nd league, played by the Vrchlabí A team. You can cheer on the players from close by, with the home fans cheering loudly and in emotionally charged matches.

Current ice schedule

House with Seven Gables – Museum and Café

House with Seven Gables

One of the oldest buildings in the town, dating back to the early 16th century, used to be the craftsmen’s house. Today it houses a museum where you can see how the original inhabitants lived. The ground floor offers a café with the atmosphere of days past.

To the café

Further inspiration...

And if the weather still isn’t nice, and it’s not ideal to go out in the mountain air, perhaps it is the right moment to enjoy a bit of culture or treat your taste buds.